Vol. 40, No. 231 (12/01/2014)

1. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Sasha Harrison, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 26, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Rhodes Office Building, filed November 3, 2014, and advertised on November 4, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 215, of the ...
    • On November 26, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Florida Bramingham Construction Inc., filed November 10, 2014, and advertised on November 12, 2014 in Vol. 40, ...
    • On November 26, 2014, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Tampa Convention Center, filed November 3, 2014, and advertised on November 4, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 215, of the Florida Administrative ...

2. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the board to discuss general board business.; Thursday, December 11, 2014, 5:00 p.m.; Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 SE Third Street, Ocala, Florida, 34471
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 SE Third Street, Ocala, Florida, 34471
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review applications for the Florida Historical Marker Program.; December 9, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • There will also be public information meetings held at each Metropolitan Planning Organization/Transportation Planning Organization listed below: DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Office Building, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, Cypress A & B Conference Rooms, DeLand, Florida 32720 The Public Hearing will be webcast to: the John H. Jackson Community Center, 1002 West Carter Street, Orlando, FL 32805
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Bartow
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      • Hearing Meeting: aljsdnp[mrajwv[erm
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Council including election of Council Officers for 2015.; Thursday, December 11, 2014, Nominating Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Open House - 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting - 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Workshop sponsored by the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreational issues and opportunities within the South Florida Water Management District. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting; Friday, December 12, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; Senate Office Building, Room 37 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, Room 37 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Management Advisory Group for GTMNERR will hold a meeting to provide advisory input for the management of GTMNERR.; Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) Marineland Field Office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Building a Long Range Vision for Florida's Transportation System.; December 17, 2014, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm; Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • STRATEGIC BEACH MANAGEMENT PLAN (SBMP 2014) WEBINAR MEETING. The meeting will provide an overview of the updated Strategic Beach Management Plan (SBMP) and will discuss the 7 different regions and introduction of the SBMP.; December 9, 2014, 9:30 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: The Bob Martinez Center 2600 Blair Stone Road, 6th Floor, Room. 672E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 And by webinar at:Dec. 9, 2014: Join Lync Meeting or https://meet.lync.com/floridadep/william.weeks/HW9KHCSH Dec. 10, 2014: Join Lync Meeting or https://meet.lync.com/floridadep/william.weeks/KKLYF015 Dec. 11, 2014: Join Lync Meeting or https://meet.lync.com/floridadep/william.weeks/8KND4W34 Or by teleconference: US Toll free: 1 888 670 3525 Participant passcode – 628 542 4030 #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • Teleconference of the Executive Committee; December 2, 2014, 4:00-5:00pm EST; 1-800-206-6032; passcode: 7451520#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-800-206-6032; passcode: 7451520#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • Executive Committee conference call.; December 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call toll-free: 1 (888) 670-3525, press 7015398451 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1 (888) 670-3525, press 7015398451 then #
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To take final action in Docket No. 140224-GU.; Thursday, December 18, 2014. The Commission Conference begins at 9:30 a.m., although the time at which this item will be heard cannot be determined at this time.; Florida Public Service Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Service Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business.; December 16, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; To participate in the Telephone Conference Call, contact toll free (888) 670-3525, conference pass code 3086756820 then #.
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the Telephone Conference Call, contact toll free (888) 670-3525, conference pass code 3086756820 then #.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting.; April 10, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • NOTE: This notice replaces the previously posted notice for the Executive Committee call. Date/Time and participant code change.; December 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press 7015398451 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press 7015398451 then #
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care will be considering applications received for the Gold Seal Award designation. Other business as needed may also be discussed.; Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Crowne Plaza Orlando-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando-Downtown, 304 West Colonial Drive, Concord Room, Orlando, FL 32801
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via webinar. To join the teleconference, dial (888) 670-3525/Participant Code: 900 967 2762. To join the online meeting on Friday, December 5th, go to www.joinwebinar.com. If requested, enter the webinar ID: 112-546-819 and your email address then click “Continue” to register and join the meeting. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General Board Business; December 18th, 2014, at 10:00 am; 888.670.3525, Participant Code 1628623372#
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.670.3525, Participant Code 1628623372#
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement Committee; December 18th, 2014, at 10:00 am; 888.670.3525, Participant Code 1628623372#
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.670.3525, Participant Code 1628623372#
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Discussion of Region XIV Reports and other Region XIV business matters.; January 14, 2015, 10:00 AM; Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room 9118
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room 9118

3. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Summer Bay Sales and Marketing, L.C.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed sales of its travel services membership program on a retail installment basis is exempt from the licensure requirements ...

4. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing